Oct 2 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) said on

Wednesday it has signed a codeshare agreement with the flag

carrier of Saudi Arabia, which would allow greater connectivity

between the United States and the Middle East.

Under this agreement, which allows airlines to sell seats on

each other's flights, Delta customers will gain access to nine

destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Saudia

Airlines flyers will gain access to 12 destinations in the U.S.

Saudia and Delta will start selling codeshare itineraries

after receiving all government approvals.